Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 413 Grand Meeting
Nezha pointed at the treasures on the stand and introduced them one by one:
"Look, this is the Sea-Suppressing Pearl from the Dragon Palace in the East China Sea. It is said to be able to calm the winds and waves in the four seas. That one over there is the 'Nine-Turn Glazed Lamp' passed down from the ancestors of the Li family in the mortal world. The light never goes out. And this one is the 'Ten Thousand Demon Spirit Root' jointly presented by the 72 demon kings of the demon race. It is said to be able to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and nourish all things."

The Monkey King listened attentively, with a strange light flashing in his eyes.

Suddenly, he pointed at one of the jade ruyi that was emitting a strange glow and asked:

"What is the origin of this jade ruyi?"

Nezha smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in his tone:

"This jade ruyi has a great origin. It was a treasure personally refined by the Jade Emperor. It contains the power of heaven and earth and can turn decay into magic. It is said that the holder of this item can mobilize the spiritual energy of heaven and earth at will, and even reverse life and death."

After hearing this, the Monkey King's eyes flashed with shock, and he couldn't help but exclaimed:

"It is indeed a great treasure! It is really eye-opening that there is such a magical object in the Three Realms."

Nezha nodded in agreement:

"That's right. This jade ruyi is not only a treasure, but also a symbol of peace in the three realms. When Taishang Laojun refined it, he said: 'If this thing can be used in the right way, it will surely benefit the three realms.'"

After hearing this, the Monkey King pondered for a moment and suddenly suggested:
"Third Prince, since this jade ruyi is so magical, why not use it as the finale treasure of the 'Treasure Fighting Conference'? This will surely attract more merchants to participate, and the popularity of the trade festival will be greatly increased."

Nezha's eyes lit up, obviously touched by the Monkey King's words.

He stroked his chin and smiled:
"The Monkey King is indeed insightful! This is a good idea. I will discuss with the Great Sage right now and decide whether to make the Jade Ruyi the finale treasure of the 'Treasure Fighting Conference'."

The Monkey King smiled and nodded:

"Okay! Then I will go back to Huaguo Mountain and tell the Great Sage about the grand occasion of this trade festival. He will definitely be very satisfied."

Nezha discussed a few more details about the display of the Jade Ruyi with the Monkey King, and then the Monkey King flew away on a cloud.

Nezha watched him go away, then turned around and continued to busy himself with the preparations for the trade festival.

The Monkey King rode a cloud back to the Flower-Fruit Mountain. As soon as he landed, he saw Sun Wukong sitting on a huge rock, leisurely eating a peach.

The Monkey King stepped forward and bowed:

"Great Sage, I'm back."

Sun Wukong looked up at him and said with a smile:

"Monkey King, how are the preparations for the Trade Festival going?"

The Monkey King grinned, looking excited:

"Don't worry, Great Sage. Everything is going well at the Trade Festival. Nezha has already chosen the Jade Ruyi as the finale treasure of the 'Treasure Fighting Conference'. Merchants from all walks of life are gearing up to show off their skills."

After hearing this, Sun Wukong showed a satisfied smile on his face, slowly stood up, and patted the peach pit in his hand:

"Yes, this is well done. You continue to pay close attention to the progress of the trade festival and report any problems in a timely manner."

The Monkey King nodded and said:
"Yes, don't worry, Great Sage."

Sun Wukong turned and walked towards the depths of Huaguo Mountain, admonishing:
"I'm going to the Peach Garden to pick some of the best peaches as prizes for the Trade Festival."

The Monkey King watched Sun Wukong leave, his eyes full of admiration:
"The Great Sage really cares about the Three Realms. He even selects the prizes himself."

Sun Wukong paced along the way and soon arrived at the Peach Garden.

The fairy peaches in the garden are fragrant and full of fruits, and each peach exudes an attractive luster.

Sun Wukong carefully selected the ripe peaches and put them into an exquisite basket.

Although the basket in his hand was not big, it could hold countless peaches, which was obviously due to a magic spell.

As he selected, he whispered to himself:
"These peaches are treasures from the three realms. As prizes, they will surely attract merchants from all walks of life to participate."

After finishing his selection, Sun Wukong shrunk the basket, put it into his pocket, and then rode a cloud back to the Qitian Palace.

After returning to the Qitian Hall, Sun Wukong sat on the throne in the hall, quietly waiting for the opening of the trade festival.

He looked through the palace door at the distant sea of ​​clouds, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he had seen the grand occasion of the successful holding of the Trade Festival.

Sun Wukong picked up the teacup on the stone table and took a sip. The fragrance of tea filled the air and was refreshing.

He put down the teacup and tapped the table lightly with his fingers, making crisp sounds, once, twice, three times... The rhythm was slow and regular, as if he was thinking about something.

There was a sound of light footsteps coming from outside the hall, approaching from far away.

"The Great Sage."

A clear voice sounded outside the hall.

Sun Wukong looked up and saw the God of Land standing at the entrance of the palace with his head bowed, holding a brocade box in his hands with a respectful look on his face.

"come in."

Sun Wukong said calmly.

The God of Land walked into the hall carefully, came before Sun Wukong, and presented the brocade box to him:

"Great Sage, this is the thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum that I found at the foot of the mountain. I came here to offer it to you. I wish the Trade Festival goes smoothly."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, took the brocade box, opened it, and saw a crystal clear Ganoderma lucidum lying quietly in the brocade box, emitting a faint fragrance.

He reached out and picked up the Ganoderma lucidum, examined it carefully, and nodded approvingly:
"Yes, this Ganoderma lucidum is of excellent quality, and it is thoughtful."

The God of Land showed a delighted smile on his face and said quickly:
"It is my honor to serve the Great Sage."

Sun Wukong put the Ganoderma lucidum back into the brocade box, closed the lid, put it aside, and then looked at the God of Land:
"How are preparations for the Trade Festival going?"

The God of Land quickly replied:
"Reporting to the Great Sage, everything is ready, just waiting for the opening. Merchants from all walks of life have arrived at Huaguo Mountain one after another, and they are all looking forward to this trade festival."

He paused and added:
"The human kingdom below the mountain also sent envoys to watch the ceremony and brought many precious gifts."

After hearing this, Sun Wukong nodded with satisfaction, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes:
"It seems that the influence of this trade festival is greater than I thought."

Sun Wukong gently put down the teacup, his eyes fell on the Earth God, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, but his tone remained calm:
"You are thoughtful. However, this trade festival is of great importance and we cannot afford to neglect anything. Please leave first. I will call you back if I need you."

The God of Land bowed respectfully and slowly left the hall.

After the God of Land left, Sun Wukong stood up, turned his gaze to the outside of the hall, and called out in a low voice:
"Nezha, Yang Jian, where are you?"

Before he finished his words, two figures flew in from outside the hall and landed in front of Sun Wukong.

Nezha was still in high spirits with a confident smile on his face, while Yang Jian looked calm and composed.

"Great Sage, what do you want me to do?"

Nezha spoke first, his tone somewhat anxious.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his eyes swept over the two of them, and he said slowly:

"The Trade Festival is about to begin, and you two are in charge of the final preparations. What's going on now?"

Nezha patted his chest and smiled confidently:
"Don't worry, Great Sage! Everything has been arranged. I have also added a few new activities to the original plan. I guarantee that this trade festival will be very lively!" "Oh?"

Sun Wukong raised his eyebrows slightly, obviously quite interested in Nezha's new idea.

"Tell me, what did you add?"

Nezha's eyes flashed with excitement, and he immediately explained in detail:

"I have added the 'Three Realms Rare Treasures Auction', inviting merchants from all walks of life to display their rare treasures and auction them on the spot. This will not only increase the fun of the trade festival, but also promote the circulation of treasures."

He paused and added:
"In addition, I also added a 'Three Worlds Food Competition' to allow representatives from all walks of life to showcase their own specialties and judge the best taste. The combination of food and commerce will surely attract more people to participate."

After hearing this, Sun Wukong nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes:
"Yes, this is quite an original idea. It can not only attract merchants, but also make the people of the three realms enjoy it."

Seeing Sun Wukong's approval, Nezha was even more proud and continued:

"Also, I have invited musicians from the Heavenly Palace to hold a 'Three Realms Music Feast' during the Trade Festival, allowing musicians from all walks of life to compete on the same stage and showcase the diversity of the Three Realms' culture."

Sun Wukong nodded, with some approval in his tone:

"You are indeed very smart. If this trade fair can be successfully held, you have made an invaluable contribution."

Yang Jian, who was standing by, couldn't help but interrupt when he saw Nezha's eloquent speech:

"Nezha's arrangements are indeed thoughtful, but I also have something to add."

Sun Wukong turned his head and looked at Yang Jian:
"Oh? You said."

Yang Jian looked serious and said earnestly:
"Great Sage, I just checked the latest situation of the information platform. The activity of merchants in the three realms has also increased significantly. The platform has become an important information channel for the trade festival. I suggest that during the trade festival, real-time information on activities and transactions be released to facilitate merchants' participation."

Sun Wukong heard this, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes:
"Yes, your proposal is very valuable. The construction of the platform has indeed provided convenience for trade among the three realms, and this trade festival is a good opportunity to test its effectiveness."

He paused and continued to instruct:

"Yang Jian, you continue to pay attention to the operation of the platform and ensure the smooth flow of information. At the same time, collect more user feedback and continuously optimize the platform functions."

Yang Jian clasped his fists and replied:

"Don't worry, I will follow up with all my strength."

Sun Wukong nodded, and glanced at the two again, with a bit of majesty in his tone:

"The preparations for the Trade Festival are almost complete. You must ensure that everything goes well. This event is not only related to the prosperity of the trade of the three realms, but also a window to show our management capabilities. If there are any omissions, you will be held responsible."

Nezha and Yang Jian bowed their hands at the same time and responded in unison:

"Don't worry, we will live up to your trust!"

Sun Wukong nodded slightly and waved his hand:

"Go ahead and implement it as soon as possible."

The two men withdrew in response and quickly returned to their respective duties.

After Nezha and Yang Jian left, Sun Wukong stood in front of the Qitian Palace, gazing into the distance with a serious look on his face.

Although he was quite satisfied with the preparations for the trade festival, he still had some concerns in his heart.

After all, the scale of the Three Realms Trade Festival is unprecedentedly grand, involving many forces, and any small mistake may trigger a chain reaction.

He pondered for a moment, then looked up at the sky and whispered to himself:
"It seems that I have to go and inspect it myself to make sure everything is safe."

After saying this, he flashed up into the sky, rode on a cloud, and headed straight for the Huaguoshan Square.

In the Huaguoshan Square, the heavenly soldiers and generals were busy making the final arrangements.

The exhibition booths have been set up in various places, and they are filled with rare treasures from all walks of life, which are dazzling to the eyes.

The giant arch in the center of the square is shining with gold, with five large characters "Three Realms Trade Festival" hung above it, which is magnificent.

Sun Wukong landed on the square on a cloud, glanced around and nodded with satisfaction.

He walked slowly towards the central exhibition stand and carefully examined the placement of each exhibit.

Especially the finale treasure of the "Treasure Fighting Conference" - the Jade Ruyi of Taishang Laojun, which was quietly displayed in the most conspicuous position of the booth, emitting a soft light.

He stretched out his hand and gently brushed the surface of the jade ruyi, feeling the tremendous power contained in it, with a hint of approval in his eyes:
"This Jade Ruyi is indeed the treasure of the town meeting. This trade festival will surely shock the three realms."

He turned to look at the heavenly soldier beside him and asked in a deep voice:
“How is the security at the booth?”

When the soldier saw that it was Sun Wukong asking, he quickly replied respectfully:

"Reporting to the Great Sage, a dragnet has been set up around the booth, and there are soldiers on duty 24 hours a day to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Sun Wukong nodded and continued to instruct:

"We must step up our vigilance, especially Yu Ruyi. We cannot allow any mistakes to happen."

The Heavenly Soldier clasped his hands and replied:

"Yes, don't worry, Great Sage!"

Sun Wukong inspected the square again and made sure that all preparations were ready before riding his cloud back to the Qitian Hall.

Back in the hall, he sat on the throne, tapping the table lightly with his fingers, making a crisp sound, as if he was thinking about the next arrangements.

After a moment, he stood up, his eyes firm, and whispered to himself:
"Next, we just have to wait for the trade festival to open as scheduled."

Sun Wukong stood in front of the Qitian Palace, looking into the distance with deep eyes and a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

After a moment, he flashed and turned into an ordinary vendor, wearing a blue robe and a cloth hat, holding a bamboo basket in his hand. He slowly walked down the steps and blended into the bustling crowd.

The lively atmosphere of the trade festival was overwhelming, and the stalls on both sides of the street were full of fairy fruits, magical herbs, and magic tools. Sun Wukong walked casually, but his eyes swept through every corner sharply, capturing the conversations and expressions of the vendors.

He came to a stall selling fairy fruit, picked up a crystal clear fruit, and looked at it carefully for a moment.

The stall owner was a middle-aged monk. Seeing that Sun Wukong was absorbed in watching, he smiled and introduced:
"Sir, you have good eyesight. This fairy fruit was picked from the top of Kunlun Mountain. It is full of spiritual energy. Eating one can prolong your life."

Sun Wukong smiled slightly and asked:

"Is this fruit produced in Kunlun Mountain? How much does it cost?"

Seeing that there was business coming, the stall owner replied enthusiastically:

"It is the immortal fruit from Kunlun Mountain. Ten spirit stones are required for one fruit. If you want to buy more, the price can be negotiated."

Sun Wukong nodded and asked casually:
"This trade festival looks very lively. What are your expectations, boss?"

The stall owner showed a look of longing on his face:

"This is a rare event in the Three Realms! I heard that the Heavenly Court attaches great importance to this event and has even set up a booth specifically for independent cultivators like us. It would be great if we could take this opportunity to make more friends and expand our business channels."

(End of this chapter)